The soap and detergent market is experiencing rapid growth related to greater demand caused by demographic changes. In Africa, the quality of hand-crafted soaps found in markets is doubtful and education programmes do not include the teaching of improved production techniques. Local consumption is therefore focused on imported products. This document presents a simple demonstration of improved …
Soap is anything that when used with water decreases the surface tension and attracts away unwanted substances, usually dirt and microorganisms. Soap making is a craft, and as such it is a blend of science and art. Once you have mastered the basics of mixing alkali and fats to make soap, you can go wild and make any kind of soap you can imagine. In this book, you will learn the basics of soap …
Soap acts as an emulsifier, meaning that it allows one substance to be dissolved into another, into which it would not dissolve otherwise. Soil contains grease and oil, which are not water-soluble; however, soap attaches itself to the grease molecules, loosens them, and allows them to dissolve in water, and be rinsed away. There are three types of energy which must be present in order for soap…